SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Paul A. Marcet, MD NeuWroaskuergFoerreyst CAPSTONE Hormone Requirements after Transsphenoidal Surgery for Apoplexy versus Null Cell Macroadenoma MENTOR Fernando Vale, MD Dept. of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration provided me the opportunity to do research with the neurosurgical faculty at USF. I used this opportunity to work on a database for postoperative neurosurgical outcomes on patients with pituitary apoplexy. I curated a database and used it to write papers pertaining to outcomes of pituitary surgery. MATCH GeiOsinrtgheorpHaeeadlitchsSystem Yeshuwa Mayers, MD CAPSTONE Assessing the Burden of Chronic Disease (ABCD) among the Uninsured of Tampa Bay: Outreach Clinic MENTORS Laurie Woodard, MD Dept. of Family Medicine Sayeef Mirza, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine - Residency CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The ABCD project is a multi-discipline longitudinal effort to assess health disparity at the free clinics in the Tampa Bay area. The project allowed me to work on a community focused endeavor that had a meaningful impact to stakeholders and patients at these clinics. I had the opportunity to present the different phases of the project at multiple conferences and have the findings published in a peer-reviewed journal. 51
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH GUenniev.raolf SRuorcgheeryster Hillary C. Mcmullin, MD CAPSTONE Nutrition Education at Top tier Undergraduate Medical Education Programs MENTOR Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Nutrition Research & Health Even before my acceptance to USF, I was drawn to the Scholarly Concentration Program (SCP) as an avenue to ensure a more well-rounded medical education for myself and other medical students. I feel truly honored to have contributed to the expansion of the SCP to include nutrition education and research, which has improved students’ abilities to navigate the research and clinical arenas. As a result of my work with the SCP and my Capstone project, I have been able to analyze the top tier of undergraduate medical nutrition education and hone my personal skills in educating patients about healthy eating habits. MAFTaCmUiHNlyCMHeodsipciintaels Patrick S. Mullen, MD CAPSTONE Is the MCAT Racist? Rates of Enrollment in Commercial MCAT Preparation Courses and the Perceived Effectiveness of Such Courses MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching The Medical Education scholarly concentration allowed me to explore my interest beyond clinical medicine. I was given the chance to produce a website dedicated to helping students study for the MCAT entirely for free thanks to the RISE summer scholarly award (www.FreeMCATClass.com). With my mentors help, I continue my efforts creating curricula for undergraduate medical education including lectures for the Primary Care Clerkship, Doctoring 3, Step 1 and Step 2CK. 52
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Megan S. Moberg, MD CentrOalBMGYicNhigan Univ CAPSTONE The Effect of Maternal Sleep Quality During Pregnancy on Birth Outcomes and Gestational Complications MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International Ronee Wilson, PhD Epidemiology and Biostatistics Ragini Verma, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Medical College New Civil Hospital, Surat, India CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender Through the Scholarly Concentration Program, I networked with faculty, established relationships with medical students, and found research mentors. This program funded my international collaborative research project allowing me to live and work in Surat, India for two months. The experience was life-changing not only as a healthcare professional and researcher, but ultimately, as a human being. MATCH FaBmayilfyroMnet MdiecdineCtr Laura Catherine Nall, MD CAPSTONE Inpatient Refeeding Practices for Anorexia Nervosa at Tampa General Hospital MENTOR Amy Weiss, MD Dept. of Pediatrics CONCENTRATION Health Disparities Participating in the Health Disparities scholarly concentration has truly enhanced my learning during medical school. We always had interesting topics presented at the monthly meetings, were provided with volunteer opportunities, and were able to build great relationships with faculty and other classmates. This concentration allowed me to learn about participating in research and complete a research project, which has been a very useful experience. 53
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH Arathi S. Nandyala, MD NGeeuMorroegldoeSgttoaywr n Univ CAPSTONE Impact Analysis of a Humanities Program for Tampa Bay Street Medicine - Group Project with Ariel Crocker, MD MENTOR Asa Oxner, MD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities As a part of the Medical Humanities scholarly concentration, I have had the opportunity to learn, experience, and reflect on the many intersections of the human and patient experience as it relates to medicine. My medical education was broadened by learning more about the complexities of patients and the stories each one holds. MAGATrerConweHrhael aMSudergRdeeCgrytironal Danny T. Nguyen, MD CAPSTONE Could Lymph Node Ratio Predict Survival after Surgery for Stage-2(N1) Lung Cancer in SEER? MENTOR Eric M. Toloza, MD, PhD Thoracic Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The USF Scholarly Concentrations Program has been an excellent opportunity for me to meet my mentor in a field of my interest and really take control of my own research projects. Through the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration (rSC), and with the help of my mentor Dr. Toloza in Thoracic Oncology at Moffitt, I was able to design my own projects, learn & conduct my own statistical analyses, present at multiple conferences, and meet many different doctors and surgeons who were impressed by the research I did at USF under Dr. Toloza’s mentorship. The rSC is an awesome concentration that I highly recommend. 54
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM NOewBGWYYoiNnrkthUronpiv Jude Nawlo, MD CAPSTONE Management of Renal Masses in an Octogenarian Cohort: Is There a Right Approach? MENTOR Philippe Spiess, MD Genitourinary Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration provided me with a powerful trifecta of close longitudinal mentorship, collaborative scientific inquiry, and abundant opportunity to actively participate in numerous regional and national conferences. Through interdisciplinary advocacy and investigative efforts supported by my scholarly concentration, I participated in the American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Interest Group (CIG) Forum to encourage research participation among young clinical trainees at the national level. I am grateful to the incredible faculty and mentors from whom I have learned the process of embracing the most inquisitive aspects of personalized therapies and surgical outcomes to address quality-of-life and survival of cancer patients in the interdisciplinary setting. MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM Class of 2019 MPehydUs.nSi&ciovaueRlterhshitFayloborfida Anabel Anon, MD CAPSTONE BudyBaseball - Increasing Awareness in Medical Students in Needs of Patients with Disabilities MENTOR Laurie Woodard, MD USF Dept. of Family Medicine CONCENTRATION Health Disparities The Scholarly Concentration Program has been an invaluable experience in my medical school education. 55 Not only it has complimented the formal classroom and clinical education, but it has allowed me to take into context the importance of understanding health disparities to better provide care and find solutions to see those disparities lessened if not eliminated. Everyone, from mentors to mentees, give a unique perspective into healthcare and allow from a broader, richer, and more importantly, conscious understanding of healthcare, its limitations and ways to improve it.
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InternaMl MCeOdMicine Joseph Luke O’Neill, MD CAPSTONE Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigation Process Improvement at Bay Pines VAHCS MENTORS Joann C Fenicchia Systems Redesign and Accreditation Bay Pines VA Health Care System Grisselle Centeno, PhD Dept. of Engineering College of Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Scholarly Concentrations Program gave me the opportunity to learn many aspects of medicine beyond what the boards expect. Health Systems Engineering combined the historical perspective of the development of the field of patient safety with the implementation of quality improvement science methodologies in healthcare. All medical students learn the language of medicine to make their patients better, but becoming fluent in health systems and QI enabled me to make a broader impact to that end. MATCH Parth Patel, MD RaUdFi-oSlohgaynds CAPSTONE The Effect of Maternal Knowledge About Pregnancy on Delivery Complications and Birth Outcomes in India MENTORS Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International Ronee Wilson, PhD Epidemiology & Biostatistics College of Public Health CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching One of my goals during medical school was not only to make an impact as a student locally but also internationally. Thanks to the support from the SCP staff and my mentors, I was able to do so by conducting a research study in India. The experience was truly enlightening as I got to witness how healthcare is delivered in a different part of the world, and as a result of such a unique experience, I was also able to share the findings by presenting at conferences. 56
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH Anaisy Pargas, MD OBoBsGtoYnNUniv CAPSTONE Women’s Health Education in Rural Nicaragua: A Review of Barriers and Attitudes Towards Cervical Cancer Screening MENTOR Stephanie Ros, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender Overall, participating in the SCP has been a worthwhile experience that has added significant value to my medical school education! SCP has allowed me to combine my passions for women’s health, health education, global health, and research in a longitudinal project throughout my 4 years at MCOM. My experience has been further supplemented by participating in discussions of gender disparities and learning so much from the unique perspectives of my peers and advisors in the Medicine & Gender scholarly concentration. MATCH Prit K. Patel, MD UniPvsTyecxhaias taryt Austin CAPSTONE Knowledge, Attitudes, & Behaviors Surrounding HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Usage in Men who have Sex with Men MENTORS Diane Straub, MD, MPH Dept. of Pediatrics Rahul Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine CONCENTRATION Public Health The Scholarly Concentrations Program has allowed me to explore the field of public health and gain a better understanding of its impact on the day to day practice of medicine. Through my SCP research, I was able to combine my interest in public health with the desire to contribute to a community disproportionately affected by disease and lacking in equal access to healthcare to elucidate knowledge that can tangibly benefit this community. 57
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InMteornntaelfiMoreedMiceindeCtr Shreyans K. Patel, MD CAPSTONE Surgical Treatment of Metastatic Long Bone Lesions and Pathologic Fractures Outcomes, Complications and Cost - Group Project with Daniel Schwartz, MD MENTOR David Joyce, MD Sarcoma Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Being a part of the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration has been an incredibly rewarding experience and has helped shaped my career interests. The early introduction to clinical research and easy access to mentors set me up for success throughout medical school. The skills I’ve gained through this concentration will stay with me throughout residency and my future career. MAOTUpCnthivaHlomfMoMmeisdlsoisCgstyipr pi Asyvia Powell, MD CAPSTONE Seeing into the Future of Presbyopia MENTORS Norberto Mancera, MD Hershel Patel, MD Dept. of Ophthalmology Residency CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Being apart of the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration taught me a lot about dedication and perseverance. I also received support from the concentration faculty to make sure my project was able to be executed. I learned a lot and enjoyed the opportunity to experience research for the first time in medical school. 58
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MATCH CPoMm&mRoVniwrgeinailath Univ Steven Peretiatko, MD CAPSTONE Prevalence of Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury and its Classification According to Etiology at a Veterans’ Hospital MENTOR Tommy Yu, MD Dept. of PM&R James A. Haley Veterans Hospital CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration provided me with a foundation to create change that I want to see. I applied my knowledge as Operations Coordinator of the USF BRIDGE clinic to maximize clinic efficiency adding value to patient wait times and reducing total clinic time. This foundational experience gave me a skill set which I will carry forward into my career as a physician using my clinical knowledge and combining it with management principles to speak a common language in order to create change in the system that I am part of. MATCH Corley Rachelle Price, MD OBMGCYONM CAPSTONE The Role of Obesity in Postpartum Complications Among Women Infected with HIV MENTOR Judette Louis, MD, MPH Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender My participation in the Medicine & Gender scholarly concentration was a great supplement to the medical education provided at USF MCOM. Through a “ journal club” setting, we are able to discuss political/social/ cultural topics relating gender to medicine that are not addressed in the traditional curriculum. The mgSC mentors are great at encouraging group discussion during our monthly meetings and are extremely helpful in facilitating connections for research in your area of interest. I would not have been able to complete my research project without the guidance of the concentration and help from Dr. Ros, Dr. Grey, and Dr. Cooper! 59
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SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAEmTeCrgHencMyCMOeMdicine Wesley P. Priddy, MD CAPSTONE Frequency and Consequences of Antibiotic Use in Coral Snake Envenomations MENTOR Tamas Peredy, MD Division of Emergency Medicine Florida Poison Information Center CONCENTRATION Public Health I found my time in the Public Health scholarly concentration not only a great starting point from which to get research experience but also a great complement to understanding the broader health context of the populations I saw in my clinical rotations. I plan to use my experience from the program not only to recognize what factors lead to a person presenting to the emergency department, but also to help shape policy to keep people out of the emergency department in the first place. MATCH JohnNHeouprkoilnosgByaltimore Christopher T. Primiani, MD CAPSTONE Investigating a Potential Role of Pseudokinase Protein Tribbles 3 in Mitochondrial Stress and Mitophagy in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cortical Neurons MENTORS Selina Wray, PhD University College of London, UK David G. Morgan, PhD Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Translational and basic science research is the foundation of modern medicine and plays an integral role in advancing novel treatments for disease. The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration provided me the opportunity and resources to develop my research abilities throughout my medical school education with the goal of improving the quality of care for future patients. 61
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InternWaal kMeeFdoirceinste Alexander M. Quattlebaum, MD CAPSTONE Perioperative Factors and Outcomes Associated with Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Following Robotic Assisted Pulmonary Lobectomy MENTOR Eric M. Toloza, MD, PhD Thoracic Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research American Heart Association 2016 Medical Student Summer Fellowship Recipient The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration was extremely helpful in both the development and analysis stages of the project. The didactic sessions regarding study design, critical appraisal of existing literature, and statistical methods were greatly beneficial toward completion of the project. Furthermore, the concentration was also helpful in connecting me with a mentor with similar interests. The AHA fellowship was instrumental in supporting my scholarly endeavors over the course of the summer, and I am extremely gracious for the generous support of the American Heart Association. MAInTteCrnHaPleMRdeuiadsthirciUcinnseiv- Kevin Ratnasamy, MD CAPSTONE Improving Comfort Levels with Homeless Healthcare Through Self-Guided Curriculum MENTOR Danielle Gulick, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Medical Education Taught in Doctoring VI: Theory and Practice of Teaching The SCP is a unique opportunity for students to explore their peripheral interests outside of the core preclinical knowledge. The Medical Education scholarly concentration provided me with mentorship in developing a curriculum on healthcare for the homeless for students interested in volunteering with Tampa Bay Street Medicine. 62
MATCH SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM NeuroMsuCrgOeMry Gautam Rao, MD CAPSTONE Learning Styles and Patient Education and Empowerment MENTORS Jordan Messler, MD Morton Plant Hospital Nam Tran, MD, PhD Neuro-Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities Being a part of the Medical Humanities scholarly concentration allowed me to have a better, more well- rounded medical education. The didactics and scholarly project gave me a better insight on patient care and on how important arts are to medicine and to life. MATCH Christian J. Reitano, MD RUaFd-ioSlohgaynds CAPSTONE Multiple Intramedullary Cervical Spinal Cord Subependymomas with Atypical Features: A Case Report MENTOR Ryan Murtagh, MD Dept. of Radiology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research I began to conduct research at USF MCOM shortly after joining the Biomedical Research scholarly concentration (rSC). I found the rSC to be very helpful in introducing me to a research mentor and providing information regarding the technical aspects of research (IRB approval etc.). Additionally, I discovered that the faculty leading the rSC were invaluable in helping medical students receive research funding and additional support. 63
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InternaMl MCeOdMicine Christopher J. Schwartz, MD CAPSTONE The Alchemist: A Podcast Devoted to Mitigating Burnout by Finding the Magic in Medicine - Group Project with James Dustin Denham, MD MENTOR Brooke Baldwin, MD Dermatology James A. Haley VA Hospital CONCENTRATION Medical Humanities The Medical Humanities scholarly concentration allowed me to merge my natural creativity with medicine. The result was a podcast which aimed to mitigate burnout by helping students rediscover the magic in medicine, the animating spirit/impulse that led them to medical school. Exploring the stories at the intersection of health care and life deepened my appreciation for medicine’s impact on society and culture. MATCH Theresa A. Schwitalla, MD PsycMhCiaOtrMy CAPSTONE Treatment of Psychosis in the Setting of Hypothyroidism: A Case Report and Systematic Review MENTORS Glenn Catalano, MD Dept. of Psychiatry Adam Fusick, MD Dept. of Psychiatry - Residency CONCENTRATION Public Health The Public Health scholarly concentration (phSC) was a fantastic program that helped me get involved in research early in medical school. Dr. Mhaskar, one of the faculty leaders of the phSC, was instrumental in linking me to different physicians in the Tampa Bay area for research opportunities as well as providing me personal mentorship throughout my years in medical school. 64
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAInTtCernHalMMCeOdMicine Daniel T. Schwartz, MD CAPSTONE Surgical Treatment of Metastatic Long Bone Lesions and Pathologic Fractures Outcomes, Complications and Cost - Group Project with Shreyans Patel, MD MENTOR David Joyce, MD Sarcoma Program Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration program has instilled in me the importance of medical research and provided me with a framework for future research projects. Working with Dr. Joyce at Moffitt Cancer Center in the field of Orthopedic Oncology has been an incredibly rewarding experience; one that hopefully will positively impact the future treatment of patients with metastatic bone disease. MATCH InteVrannadl MerebdilticUinneiv Kevin Shah, MD CAPSTONE Retrospective Analysis of Patients with Head and Neck Malignancies Treated with External Beam Radiation MENTOR Jimmy Caudell, MD, PhD Radiation Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration definitely laid the groundwork for me to pursue my academic interests early on at USF MCOM. The program leadership was immensely helpful in finding a mentor and providing guidance with our projects each step of the way. Thanks to the program, I now have the tools I need to develop my own research questions, analyze data, and write a manuscript. 65
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH InternaMl MCeOdMicine Shruti Shankar, MD CAPSTONE Characterization of Demographics and Opportunistic Infections of HIV/AIDS Patients Hospitalized in Tianjin, China after Implementation of Prophylaxis Guidelines MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine The International Medicine scholarly concentration not only allowed me to channel my passion for global health into productive research projects, but also gave me the opportunity to travel to China, Australia, and Nicaragua. More importantly, the invaluable mentorship and support by faculty leaders defined my experience in medical school, and is something I will always be grateful for. MAInTteCrnMHaaJl yaMocekCdslioicnniincvei-lle Sean M. Sileno, MD CAPSTONE Isolated Limb Infusion as a Limb Salvage Strategy for Locally Advanced Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma MENTOR Jonathan Zager, MD Cutaneous Surgery Moffitt Cancer Center CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research Overall my scholarly concentration project was a positive experience that helped me grow both as a person and as physician. During the project, I developed academic skills such as abstract preparation and I also gained a better understanding of the academic paper writing process. I am also thankful for the clinical opportunities offered to me by my primary investigator Dr. Zager, as that experience became invaluable down the line when I picked my future specialty. 66
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAInTteCrnHaPl eMdeMiadCtircOicinMse / Hannah Shin, MD CAPSTONE Progressions: A Transgender Photo-Story Exhibit MENTOR Meredith Gray, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Kansas Medical Center CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender I am grateful for this scholarly concentration project experience to blend medicine, art, and humanism. This project helped me appreciate why medicine matters in a way I would have not thought to do before. It helped me better acknowledge unconscious bias and appreciate the continuing need for learning and advocating for minority populations. MATCH Rupin Singh, MD NeuroUlCoFgy CAPSTONE Preferential Drug Delivery to Tumor Cells when Compared to Normal Cells Using a Tunable Niosome-Chitosan Double Package Nano-Delivery System: In a Novel In Vitro System MENTORS Marzenna Wiranowska, PhD Dept. of Pathology and Cell Biology Norma Alcantar, PhD Dept. of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering USF College of Engineering CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research I had the opportunity to work closely with my Principle Investigator Dr. Wiranowska throughout my entire medical school experience in the Scholarly Concentrations Program. Through the help of the SCP, I had the opportunity to present our collaborative project at multiple international conferences about nanotechnology and cancer research. As we worked hard to complete our project, Dr. Wiranowska became more than my educator; she became my role model and someone who helped me grow as I persevered through both the highs and the lows of my medical school career. 67
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH GCeanreorlainlaSsuMrgeedryCtr Kaylee E. Smith, MD CAPSTONE Symptomatic Improvement after Revisional Surgery for Heller Myotomy in Patients with Persistent Achalasia MENTORS Adham Saad, MD Vic Velanovich, MD Dept. of Surgery CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The Biomedical Research scholarly concentration has been a major asset to my education and time at USF. Not only it has given me the opportunity to understand the steps to designing and completing a project, but also the experience of data mining and statistical analysis, all of which will be invaluable in my career going forward. In addition, it has exposed me to amazing mentors in my future field and given me better clinical insight to the field of surgery. MATCH Chelsea Sparks, MD RadMioCloOgMy CAPSTONE Three-Dimensional Morphological Analysis of Sex, Age, and Symmetry in Proximal Femurs from Computed Tomography MENTORS Summer Decker, PhD Jonathan Ford, PhD Dept. of Radiology CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research The SCP program was integral to building not simply research skills, but early connections within my chosen specialty. These connections were fundamental in solidifying my decision and ensuring I was as prepared as possible for success. 68
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USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH ThUonraivcoicf MSuargryelarynd Stephen Stachnik, MD CAPSTONE Retrospective Cohort Study Prognosis Undergoing Pancreaticduodenectomy MENTOR Grisselle Centeno, PhD Dept. of Engineering College of Engineering CONCENTRATION Health Systems Engineering The Health Systems Engineering scholarly concentration was a great experience as it allowed me to learn how to improve health care. MAInTteCrvHeCnlteiovenalalnRdadCiloinloicgy Wei Lue Tong, MD CAPSTONE Immune Receptor Recombinations from Breast Cancer Exome Files, Independently and in Combination with Specific HLA Alleles, Correlate with Better Survival Rates MENTOR George Blanck, PhD Dept. of Molecular Medicine CONCENTRATION Biomedical Research My research experiences have been one of the most rewarding parts of med school. With Dr. Blanck’s guidance and the hard work of colleagues, I was able to apply my background in computer science to extract meaningful data from massive genomics datasets. AI and machine learning will play an increasingly larger role in the clinical care of tomorrow, particularly in the field of radiology. My research reaffirms my desire to be at the forefront of that movement. 70
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAITnCterUHnNaCl MHeodspiciitnaels Samantha E. Steinberg, MD CAPSTONE Gender and Generational Differences in Medical Specialty Choice- Group project with Paige Crocus MENTOR Stephanie Ros, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender The Scholarly Concentration Program has been a great way to explore an aspect of medicine that is not frequently discussed in the regular medical school curriculum. The Medicine & Gender meetings always have dynamic discussions and interesting speakers. It has provided me with an opportunity to develop my skills in designing a research project, gaining IRB approval, and drafting a manuscript for publication. SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PRMOAGTCRHAM Class of 2019 71
USF HEALTH MORSANI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MATCH GeneralUSCuFrgery Key Yan Tsoi, MD CAPSTONE Epidemiological Profile and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Suspected Zika Virus in Panama - Group Project with Michelle Lippincott, MD MENTOR Lynette Menezes, PhD Medicine International CONCENTRATION International Medicine I had a wonderful experience working with SCP. If it hadn’t been for SCP, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to experience a different country and study a new health concern that was on the forefront of a lot of minds. MATCH Nicole J. Wood, MD CleOvBeGlaYnNd Clinic CAPSTONE Cervical Cancer Attitudes, Prevention, and Education in Rural Nicaragua MENTOR Stephanie Ros, MD Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology CONCENTRATION Medicine & Gender The Medicine & Gender scholarly concentration (mgSC), as well as my work in Nicaragua, have been some of the most valuable and impactful experiences of my medical career. Through the mgSC, I have gained a wonderful source of support and mentorship that fostered my ability to explore my interests in international medicine and women’s health. I know that my work with this concentration has made me into a more well- rounded, empathetic physician, and I am so grateful for all of my experiences with this wonderful group of people. 72
SCHOLARLY CONCENTRATIONS PROGRAM MAEmTCergHencMyCMOeMdicine Travis Adam Weber, MD CAPSTONE Assessment of Impact of Primary Care Provider Led Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) - Group Project with Alissa Chandler, MD MENTORS Rahul S. Mhaskar, MPH, PhD Dept. of Internal Medicine Kanchan Kamath, MD Florida Medical Clinic CONCENTRATION Public Health The Scholarly Concentrations Program has allowed me the opportunity to work through the scientific process from the ground up. It has shown me how to develop a research question and turn that in to scientific literature. MATCH Keith T. Zimmerman, MD OphthMalCmOoMlogy CAPSTONE Effect of Feedback Type on Perceptual Learning in a Visual Acuity Test MENTORS Radouil Tzekov, PhD Dept. of Ophthalmology Sven P. Heinrich, PhD University of Freiburg CONCENTRATION International Medicine Through the International Medicine scholarly concentration (imSC), I was able to spend 3 months in Germany conducting research and participating in the ophthalmology practice at the University of Freiburg. This was one of the most significant experiences of my medical training, and will have a lasting impact on my future as a physician. 73
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